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G699 VPK

1990 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,082 mi
Last recorded78,082 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D78,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 VPK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,082 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 77,491 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,491 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,126 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,098 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,903 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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G699 VPK is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G699 VPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G699 VPK is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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